Second Time Chevelle Owner

[Ms Grumpy]

I did find this answer to the Heavy Chevy question, posted by a Dale M on Yahoo Answers.

"The Heavy Chevy was an option (RPO YF3) on 71 and 72 Chevelles. Only available on the 13437 or 1C37 base Chevelle models, never on the Malibu. Since it was not a separate series, there's nothing on the trim tag or VIN indicating the option - no more than there is for any other option like a radio or air conditioning.

It is known that for 71, the option was ordered 6,727 times and for 72, 9,508 times.

Both years could be ordered with either optional 350, 2-bbl or 4-bbl - both 2-bolt main.

Standard rear end was dependant on transmission type and engine.
350-2 w/automatic - 2.56, w/4-speed 3.36
350-4 w/automatic - 2.73, w/4-speed 3.31

Positraction was *never* standard fare on any Chevelle, it was always an option.

There is no such thing as absolute value in this world. You can only estimate what a thing is worth to you. Since original engine and transmission are gone, unless you have paperwork showing the HC option, any value will depend on the quality of work done to bring the car back to life - and, sadly, probably little to no return on investment if that's what you're looking at.

Build the car and have fun!
Source(s):
http://www.chevellestuff.com for 64-72 Chevelle information."

[69chevelless]

A real heavy Chevy VIN starts with 13437 and a Malibu even with the SS option starts with 13637.

Very nice nice car though and more pics needed indeed. You never know, it could even be a real SS small block car that was converted with the heavy chevy stripes because it was the previous owners preference.

Never saw your post on the 2nd page Nancy till just now, oops.

[Ms Grumpy]

Jay, your fine. I think that we all are trying to help.

[heavy71chevy]

Here's are some more and better pictures of my Chevelle.

[Ms Grumpy]

I am a sucker for the "Heavy Chevy" on a Chevelle. I like it !!

[flash]

I like it and want it .

[grandsport]

Hi and welcome. In this time of less is more and everything big being put down,lets hope your overweight Chevy will survive the government restrictions.

[flash]

Gary ,you aint right .

[grandsport]

Originally Posted by flash

Gary ,you aint right .

Oh yes I am.

[heavy71chevy]

Thanks for the warm reception. I've got one more question. It's probably a stupid one but can anyone tell me what color my car is? I can't get ahold of the guy who had the car painted (at least 3 owners ago). I think it is an original color; I've seen a couple of other Heavy Chevys on the internet that look the same color. Can anyone tell me if 71 Heavy Chevys came with just Orange paint or if it was Flaming Orange or some other name?

Thanks!